This table saw insert is cheap plastic. I accidentally dropped it out of the package when I got it. The tab broke off. I was able to glue it back together. I work outside in our gorgeous El Paso weather. But, the plastic warped within 2 weeks in El Paso sun…and it is not even summer yet!
Rating: 1 / 5
The insert fits the saw very well and is simple to install. I am disappointed at the lack of rigidity of the insert in the center section of the insert. The flex at the center is a minumum of 1/16″ even with a light piece of wood.
Rating: 2 / 5
I place this zero clearance insert on my Ridgid tablesaw to help eliminate chipout on plywood panels. I saw a tremendous improvement in the quality of cuts over the original plate. The installation instructions were well written, but weren’t really necessary. I would offer two suggestions, but. First, check/perform the blade-miter track parallelism adjustment, as necessary — prior to cutting the insert. Second, tighten the hold down screw only enough to lightly seat in the counter sunk hole in the front of the insert. If overtightened, the rear of the insert will rise above the height of the saw bed.
Rating: 5 / 5
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This was for my husbands new table saw. He likes it and it was much less expensive than buying a one of the home stores.
Rating: 5 / 5
This table saw insert is cheap plastic. I accidentally dropped it out of the package when I got it. The tab broke off. I was able to glue it back together. I work outside in our gorgeous El Paso weather. But, the plastic warped within 2 weeks in El Paso sun…and it is not even summer yet!
Rating: 1 / 5
The insert fits the saw very well and is simple to install. I am disappointed at the lack of rigidity of the insert in the center section of the insert. The flex at the center is a minumum of 1/16″ even with a light piece of wood.
Rating: 2 / 5
I place this zero clearance insert on my Ridgid tablesaw to help eliminate chipout on plywood panels. I saw a tremendous improvement in the quality of cuts over the original plate. The installation instructions were well written, but weren’t really necessary. I would offer two suggestions, but. First, check/perform the blade-miter track parallelism adjustment, as necessary — prior to cutting the insert. Second, tighten the hold down screw only enough to lightly seat in the counter sunk hole in the front of the insert. If overtightened, the rear of the insert will rise above the height of the saw bed.
Rating: 5 / 5